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Taste of Little Italy, Pelican Island Wildlife Festival, St. Lucie County Fair top this weekend

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Treshawn Noble (right), 9, catches two sharks at once during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Wyatt Duplantis, 4, of Fort Pierce, makes an eight second ride on the Wild Willy World Famous Bucking Bull during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Mia Avila, 6, of Vero Bech, rides a monster truck ride during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Erin Sharpe, and her daughter, Lily Sharpe, 3, visiting from Vermont, take a ride during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Silas Sabourin, 2, of Sebastian, takes a turn in the driver seat of St. Lucie County Fire District's engine 31 during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Paulina Zarate, Rocio Martinez and Brian Avalos, all of Fort Pierce, enjoy a ride during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Amsley Sugg, 8, of Fort Pierce, sits with her pig, Barbie Q, during the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Folks enjoyed the second of the St. Lucie County Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The fair, featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, a demolition derby, and more, continues through March 8. Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays and 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

The Full Sugar Moon Hayride & Dinner is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Hideaway Hammock, 7111 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie. It starts with drinks and a stroll through the venue before dinner, dessert and a hayride through the ranch while the moon rises. Casual attire is suggested. Close-toed shoes are recommended. Tickets are $65. For more information, go to facebook.com/hideawayhammock.

The third annual Old Florida Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery, 4200 Johnston Road, north of Fort Pierce. It features three Old Florida musicians, alligator and reptile exhibits, horses and ranch animals, roping and whipping demonstrations, an arts and crafts area, an author book signing and Old Florida food for sale, including gator, frog legs, catfish, wild hog, corn on the cob, collards and swamp cabbage. Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit the Indian River Historical Society. No coolers or outside beverages allowed. For more information, call 772-460-0500 or go to summercrushwine.com.

The Tradition Square Family Fest is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 10708 S.W. Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie. It includes bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts, local vendors, games, a photo booth, obstacle courses, a toddler/preschool play zone and balloon animals. Admission is free. For more information, go to traditionfamilyfest.eventbrite.com.

The third annual Blessing of the Fleet in Fort Pierce starts at 11 a.m. Saturday on the lntracoastal Waterway. The tradition marks the beginning of a safe-boating season and is open to all vessels, from powerboats to sailboats and canoes to kayaks. The procession begins at the turning basin and travels east toward the Fort Pierce Inlet, where boats are blessed as they pass the U.S. Coast Guard vessel. It’s followed by a free community barbecue with live music, marine-safety booths and Coast Guard demonstrations starting at noon at South Causeway Park, 414 Seaway Drive. For more information, call 772-467-3031 or go to lovefortpierce.com.

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The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Stroll through the gardens, listen to live music and talk to docents about each part of the gardens. For more information, call 772-878-2277 or go to pslparks.com.

The Fort Pierce Art Trail with Anita Prentice is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday starting at her studio, at Casa Caprona, 2605 St. Lucie Blvd. Tour her art installations by carpooling. It includes a private tour of A.E. “Beanie” Backus’ home and ends at Jetty Park. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call 772-466-3880 or go to facebook.com/main.pierce.

The Great American Cleanup in Fort Pierce is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday starting at the Fort Pierce Rec Center, 903 S 21st St. Volunteers get a free T-shirt and safety supplies and are assigned to a team to tackle various improvement projects. It ends with a free volunteer barbecue and festival with a bounce house, a jumbo slide, activities, raffles and demonstrations. For more information, call 772-467-3000 or go to cityoffortpierce.com/383/great-american-cleanup.

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The St. Lucie County Fair ends this weekend at 15601 W. Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce. Wyatt Duplantis, 4, of Fort Pierce, makes an 8-second ride on the Wild Willy World Famous Bucking Bull during the fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.(Photo: LEAH VOSS/TCPALM)

The St. Lucie County Fair continues through this weekend at 15601 W. Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce. It includes the first Treasure Coast Beard & Mustache Contest at 6 p.m. Saturday. Hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, $8 for veterans and ages 50 and older and free for kids younger than 6 — except $1 for ages 12 and younger Saturday. The unlimited-ride band is $35 Friday through Sunday and includes gate admission. Ride tickets are 50 cents each, and every ride takes multiple tickets. For more information, call 772-464-2910 or go to stluciecountyfair.org.

The St. Lucie County Fire District Open House at Fire Station 12 is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at 1850 S.E. Village Green Drive, Port St. Lucie. Meet the firefighters, tour the station, spray water, play games and enjoy a bounce house and giveaways. For more information, go to facebook.com/slcfd.

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The 28th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Park, 600 U.S. 1, at County Road 512/Sebastian Boulevard. Activities include live wildlife shows, a rehabilitated pelican release if available, environmental exhibitors, arts and crafts, native plants for sale, food vendors, educational presentations, historical reenactments, an amateur photography contest, raffles and boat tours to Pelican Island. Admission is free. Boat tours are $20 for adults, $10 for kids younger than 10 and free kids younger than 3. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 14, 1903. For more information, call 772-202-0697 or go to firstrefuge.org/festival.

The Exchange Club of Indian River’s fourth annual Toss Out Child Abuse Charity Cornhole Tournament starts at noon Saturday at Walking Tree Brewery, 3209 Dodger Road, Vero Beach. Registration and practice begin at 11 a.m. It’s a double-elimination tournament. Each team of two plays a minimum of three games. Teams are divided into two ability levels determined by qualifying rounds. Payouts are $400, $300, $200 and $100. Cost is $40 per team in advance and $50 at the door. Proceeds benefit local projects for the prevention of child abuse. To register, go to exchangeclubofindianriver.org/cornhole.

The Dancing with Vero’s Stars Spring Fling is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at LaPorte Farms, 7700 129th St., Sebastian. It has face painting, pony rides, a mechanical bull, s’mores, a bonfire, painting, a Home Depot workshop, Moonshot Moment and a drum circle. Plates of food are available for a $10 donation. Proceeds benefit Health Start. For more information, go to facebook.com/laportefarms.

The Sebastian River Art Club’s Art at the Gallery is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1245 Main St., featuring prints, cards and original works by local artists. For more information, call 772-571-6632 or go to sebastianriverartclub.com.

The Arts and Crafts Expo & Spring Festival is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7855 58th Ave., north of Vero Beach. It has artisans, crafters and vendors. For more information, call 586-242-9931.

The Sundazed Day Party is 1-8 p.m. Sunday at American Icon Brewery, 1133 19th Place, Vero Beach. Enjoy a traditional LA/Miami/New York-style day party with music on the outdoor patio. For more information, go to facebook.com/americaniconbrewery.

A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert with Irish tenor Emmet Cahill starts at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St., Vero Beach. It features traditional classics from the Emerald Isle, as well as Broadway and movie favorites and audience requests. Tickets are $49 for adults and $19 for students. For more information, go to indianriverschools.tix.com.

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"The animals that we bring are ones that cannot be released back into the wild, but they can be ambassadors for their wild cousins. Most people don't get close to wild animals anymore, so we take the animals to the people," said Tim Brown, center, Director of Education at the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center in Palm City, who talks about an American crocodile to the crowd at the 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. MOLLY BARTELS/SPECIAL TO TCPALM

The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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The 27th annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Riverview Park in Sebastian. The festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of Pelican Island as the nationÕs first national wildlife refuge on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The event had wildlife demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, music, face painting and a variety of vendors.
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Martin County

The Garden Club of Stuart’s Hooked on Books Flower Show is 1-4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Indian River State College Chastain Campus, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart. Admission is free. For more information, go to facebook.com/thegardenclubofstuart.

The Station 16 Open House with Martin County Fire Rescue is 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at 2710 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach. It includes free food, a touch-a-truck, spraying the hose, children’s activities, educational information and blood pressure checks. For more information, go to facebook.com/martincountyfirerescue.

The Salute to Stuart Hangar Party is 6-9 p.m. Friday at SkyBlue Jet Aviation, 2315 S.E. Witham Field Drive, Stuart. The USO-themed evening includes food, an open bar, music and dancing. Tickets are $125. Proceeds benefit this year’s Stuart Air Show. For more information, go to stuartairshow.com/salute-to-stuart.

Mardi Gras at The Stillery starts at 9 p.m. Friday and lasts until 2 a.m. at 2196 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. It includes DJ music, free drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight and free masks and beads to the first 100 people. Admission is $5. Ages 21 and older only. For more information, go to facebook.com/thestillerybar.

The River Kidz No Plastic in the Park is noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sewall’s Point Park, 1 South Sewall’s Point Road. Learn about single-use plastics in the community, see a never-before-seen film and take a brief letter-writing session to show how to bring about changes locally. It includes a trash hunt, lemonade, cookies and trash turned into art. For more information, go to facebook.com/surfridertreasurecoast.

Hobe Sound Polo Club matches are open to the public starting 2 p.m. Saturdays at 2645 S.E. Bridge Road. Matches begin at 3 p.m. Bring picnic baskets or buy food at the event. Admission and parking are free. For more information, go to facebook.com/hobesoundpolo.

Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter and columnist dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Follow her on Twitter at @TCPalmLaurie or Facebook at faceboook.com/TCPalmLaurie.

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Heather Fowler, of S&W Attractions of Orlando, secures the pins on the slide of the Raiders fun house on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in the James E. Strates Shows Midway at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds for Friday's opening of the annual St. Lucie County Fair. "I've always traveled, born and raised in it, the only thing I know, the only thing I want to do," Fowler said. "I enjoy it." The fair features livestock shows, demolition derby, fair queen contest, live entertainment, midway rides, and a rodeo. The event runs through Sunday, March 8, and is held at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds on Midway Road. For fair attractions and schedules, go to www.stluciecountyfair.org. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

Awards adorn the many entries in the St. Lucie County Fair's Home Arts Show for youth and adult art and photography, seen in the Home Arts building on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in St. Lucie County. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM

The James E. Strates Midway prepares on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the opening of the St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Road, west of Fort Pierce at the intersection of State Road 70 and Midway Road, in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, 2020, through Sunday, March 8. Go to stluciecountyfair.org for events and schedules. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM